Politics Mayberry  

If an alligator opens it’s mouth to invite you to step infor a conference, I would suggest you decline the offer.  Recently Oklahoma state lawmakerspassed a bill to add regulation and therefore close down unlicensed daycares.November 1^st while many of us were preoccupied with the election thelaw went into effect.  Now under the cover of darkness the DHS troops are closing down not unscrupulous daycares, but small private schools. In that wrecking path stands Shawnee’s own Liberty Academy where since1979 children have received one of the most solid educations in Oklahoma.  For years hardworking, taxpaying parents have reached into their own pocket to provide a solid education in a Christian atmosphere for their children. Now with the new law, private schools will have to restrict their hours and some are closing down.  Parents with work schedules that don’t fit the new restrictions will have to find a state licensed daycare to keep their children where they can then be bused to school and bused back to daycare depending on that parent’s work schedule (By the way, do state lawmakers have work schedules?)  This is our state government telling parents that they don’thave the sense to know where to put their children.  DHS will be happy to train and license these organizations“reaching for the stars” as they call it. “Step in here” says Mr. Alligator. For those of you who feel this is no concern for you, think twice.  If the state is going to take away a parent’s right to choose what childcare they want, what will stop them from taking away a right important to you? There is a great opportunity in all of this.  Our newly elected state lawmakers could show us what they are made of and trim the sails on DHS, amend House Bill 2643.  I call upon all concerned parents and fellow citizens concerned about freedom to call your state representative, say your prayers, and pass the alligator net.

Toppie Lincicome